RMG 50
| Rheinmetall RMG 50 | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Rheinmetall , Germany |
| Manufacturer country: | Germany |
| Weapon Category: | Machine gun |
| Furnishing | |
| Overall length: | 1884 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 25 kg |
| Barrel length : | 1200 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 12.7 × 99 mm NATO |
| Ammunition supply : | Ammunition belt , dual |
| Cadence : | 600 rounds / min |
| Lists on the subject | |
The RMG 50 is a German heavy machine gun in. 50 BMG ( 12.7 × 99 mm NATO ), which has been in the testing phase since 2012. The RMG 50 was supposed to replace the Browning M2 HB . In addition, it should be possible to use high-performance ammunition. Construction began in 2008 and the first shot attempts took place in 2009. In 2012 the weapon was tested by the Bundeswehr. Series production and introduction have been postponed several times.
technology
The RMG 50 is electrically powered and can be equipped with a single or double ammunition feed. The exchangeable tube is air-cooled. The cadence is adjustable and the shots fired are counted electronically. In the single shot / precision mode , the weapon is used in shooting mode.
literature
- With united forces. Heavy machine guns and machine grenade weapons . In: Infantry today and tomorrow (= visor special ). tape 67 . VS-Medien-, Bad Ems 2012, ISBN 978-3-9813948-9-4 , p. 68 ff .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Rheinmetall, technical data (PDF, 157 kB) ( Memento from September 18, 2017 in the Internet Archive ), viewed on April 22, 2018
- ^ Anthony G. Williams: Eurosatory 2010. A photo report on some vehicles and medium / large-caliber guns. (No longer available online.) Eurosatory, formerly in the original; accessed on December 26, 2012 (English, information about the RMG).}
- ^ Rheinmetall RMG 0.50 heavy machine gun (Germany). In: Infantry Weapons. Jane's.com, December 27, 2011; archived from the original on March 4, 2011 ; accessed on December 26, 2012 (English, information about the RMG).